cryptocurrency

Ripple sues YouTube over cryptocurrency scams

Ripple sues YouTube over cryptocurrency scams

Takes aim against platform for 'slow' response.
Katie Paul Apr 22 2020 1:13PM Financial Services
Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency gets a revamp

Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency gets a revamp

In the hope it will satisfy regulators.
Brenna Hughes Neghaiwi and Tom Wilson Apr 17 2020 10:32AM Financial Services
Crypto-market infrastructure creaks amid volatility test

Crypto-market infrastructure creaks amid volatility test

As bitcoin crashes in worst day for seven years.
Tom Wilson Mar 20 2020 12:44PM Software
Is it a currency? A commodity? Bitcoin has an identity crisis

Is it a currency? A commodity? Bitcoin has an identity crisis

Abstract debate has real impact on regulation.
Tom Wilson Mar 4 2020 1:36PM Financial Services
US SEC out for justice over Steven Seagal's cryptocurrency marketing

US SEC out for justice over Steven Seagal's cryptocurrency marketing

Agrees to pay US$314,000 to resolve charges of "unlawfully touting" cryptocurrency offering.
Chris Prentice Feb 28 2020 6:43AM Financial Services
US securities regulator unveils legal framework for digital coin offerings

US securities regulator unveils legal framework for digital coin offerings

Plans to let firms offer, sell tokens under securities laws.
Staff Writers Feb 7 2020 12:55PM Financial Services
AUSTRAC revokes first crypto exchange licences

AUSTRAC revokes first crypto exchange licences

Three operators have registrations cancelled.
Justin Hendry Dec 20 2019 7:10AM Financial Services
China's bitcoin miners scoop up greater production power

China's bitcoin miners scoop up greater production power

Now control two-thirds of the crypto network's processing power.
Tom Wilson Dec 12 2019 1:36PM Financial Services
EU agrees tough line on digital currencies like Facebook's Libra

EU agrees tough line on digital currencies like Facebook's Libra

Finance ministers want risks addressed.
Staff Writer Dec 6 2019 6:20AM Software
China passes cryptography law as gears up for digital currency

China passes cryptography law as gears up for digital currency

Will take effect in New Year.
Staff Writer Oct 28 2019 12:58PM Financial Services
Facebook's Zuckerberg grilled in US Congress on cryptocurrency, privacy

Facebook's Zuckerberg grilled in US Congress on cryptocurrency, privacy

Concedes planned Libra currency a "risky project".
Pete Schroeder Oct 24 2019 1:03PM Financial Services
Seized cryptocurrency makes a pretty penny for AFP

Seized cryptocurrency makes a pretty penny for AFP

Uncooperative gun runner forfeits big windfall.
Julian Bajkowski Oct 23 2019 6:55AM Financial Services
Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency faces new hurdle from G7 nations

Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency faces new hurdle from G7 nations

Risks with such "stablecoins" should be addressed before launch.
Tom Wilson and Balazs Koranyi Oct 18 2019 12:44PM Financial Services
Bank of England sets out rules of engagement for Facebook's Libra

Bank of England sets out rules of engagement for Facebook's Libra

Proposes new laws for crypto assets.
Staff Writer Oct 10 2019 1:43PM Financial Services
Spooked by Libra, EU pledges to regulate digital currencies

Spooked by Libra, EU pledges to regulate digital currencies

Finance commissioner to propose new rules risk to bolster financial stability.
Francesco Guarascio Oct 9 2019 6:50AM Benchmarking Change
Apple chief weighs in against setting up digital currency

Apple chief weighs in against setting up digital currency

Cook says companies shouldn't be trying to gain power by creating competing currencies.
Staff Writer Oct 4 2019 12:50PM Benchmarking Change
US panel wants Zuckerberg to testify on Libra by January

US panel wants Zuckerberg to testify on Libra by January

After COO Sandberg agreed to testify.
Staff Writer Oct 4 2019 12:43PM Financial Services
'Tiger Tokens' and 'Cats Coins': Is blockchain the future of AFL merch?

'Tiger Tokens' and 'Cats Coins': Is blockchain the future of AFL merch?

Club-based cryptocurrency for tix, membership.
Matt Johnston Sep 20 2019 1:20PM Financial Services
Facebook met UK officials three times before Libra announcement

Facebook met UK officials three times before Libra announcement

Including finance ministry, central bank and regulatory officials.
Tom Wilson and Huw Jones Sep 19 2019 12:59PM Financial Services
Cyber fraud hits superannuation, share accounts

Cyber fraud hits superannuation, share accounts

Up to $10m allegedly stolen.
Justin Hendry Sep 17 2019 4:47PM Security

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